Concerned about Itching Rashes?

In layman terms, a rash is a skin condition in which an area of the skin is irritated or swollen. Many rashes are itchy red, painful, irritated and can lead to blisters or patches of raw skin. Rashes can occur as a symptom of many different medical problems. Other causes include irritating substances and allergies, or certain genes that can make people more likely to get rashes.

Some Facts about Rashes:

• Skin conditions having common skin rashes such as contact dermatitis can occur easily and causes redness, itching, and sometimes small bumps.
• You get the rash where you have touched an irritant such as a chemical or poisonous plant like poison ivy.
• Some rashes develop right away while others take several days.
• Similarly, most rashes clear up quickly while some can last longer.
• A proper treatment method must be followed for skin rash treatment.

Causes

A rash can be caused by many things but before you start looking for its cure, it’s important to understand the type of rash you have, the symptoms associated with it, and most importantly its cause. You can try some home remedies but it will increase the chances of making the rash even worse. Hence, it is always suggested to see a doctor for skin allergy treatment like a rash. Major reasons behind the occurrence of a rash are:

• A comprehensive eruption of skin injuries
• Dry skin
• Allergic skin
• Heat exposure
• Sensitive skin to clothing dyes 
• Allergic to Cosmetic products 
• Poisonous plants 
• Skin reaction to Rubber or latex 
• Certain prescription drugs 
• Infection due to viruses 
• Irregular food habits

Symptoms

Some common symptoms of rashes include:

• Itchiness
• Redness
• Flaky skin
• Fluid-filled blisters
• Infection
• Bumps on the skin
• Discolouration of the skin
• Blisters

But you must consult a doctor in case a rash comes with the following symptoms:

• Increasing pain or discolouration in the rash area
• Tightness or inflammation in the throat
• Breathlessness
• Swelling on the face or other parts of the body
• Fever of 100.4°F or higher
• Severe headache
• Neck pain
• Nausea
• Itchy red marks caused by the rash because of allergic skin
• Fragile areas near the itchy rash
• Any recent animal or insect bite

The dermatologist doctor would ask certain questions related to rash, its history, your diet, recent medications you took, your hygiene practices, etc. The doctor will also check the temperature and you might have to take some tests related to allergies, blood count etc and will provide you with the best treatment as per your condition.